spiroscope

/spaɪˈskroʊ.pəs/

Definitions

1. noun

An instrument used to measure the rate of change of the angle of rotation of a body in space, especially in the study of the Earth’s rotation.

“The astronomer used a spiroscope to measure the Earth’s angular velocity.”

Synonyms

  • gyrocompass
  • gyroscopic instrument

Antonyms

  • inertial navigation system